Too strapped for cash to go to Coachella? No worries! Brokechella is the next best thing for all you penny-pinching music junkies who want to get your festival on (myself included). It’s happening this Saturday, April 16th at The Airliner in downtown Los Angeles, and doors open at 8:00pm. The festival features three different stages at the ridiculously low price of only $5 for admission. Tickets are available for purchase here, and in addition to over 15 great up-and-coming bands there will be stand up comedy, visual artists, and plenty of food trucks. Los Angeles folktronic duo yOya recently brought this incredibly ingenious event to my attention as they’ll be one of the headlining bands, and so of course I had to get the scoop from them before shelling out five whole dollars. They’re quickly becoming one of my favorite new bands, and you’ll definitely be hearing more from them in the coming months. Be sure to check out their incredible video for “Bone Flowers” below!

Laurel Kathleen: Tell me a little bit about the event.

yOya: I think this is the first Brokechella, but it looks like it’s shaping up to be pretty rad. It seems like not just your average Coachella-weekend party; lots of great art and music for a fraction of the hassle. We’re excited to be a part of it.

yOya “Bone Flowers”

LK: Have you ever played a festival before?

yOya: We’ve played SXSW. And we’ve been to Bonnaroo! But we didn’t play. We mostly just listened to other people play.

LK: Who else are you excited to see that’s playing?

yOya: LA Font!

LK: What other non-musical events are you excited about? The outdoor gallery, stand up comedy, PBR sculptures, grilled cheese food trucks?

yOya: A graffiti artist called Trouble will be doing live art out back – he’s an old friend of ours so we’re psyched to see his work. We’re also big fans of grilled cheese.

LK: As with all festivals, people-watching is usually just as entertaining as the music. What are you hoping/expecting to see (body paint, feathers, “Green Man”, hula hoops, glow sticks)?

yOya: Well we’ll be wearing all of the above, so we’ll just have to see if anyone can top that.

Come find out what yOya will be sporting this Saturday along with over 15 other bands at Brokechella at The Airliner. The venue is located at 2419 North Broadway in Los Angeles, California. Tickets are only $5 and available on the Brokechella website. For more information about yOya‘s upcoming tour, please visit their website or follow them on Facebook.